(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) This is a reminder that CARLI is seeking volunteers to serve on our advisory committees. The application period will close Friday, May 1, at 5:00 PM CDT. New terms on the committees will begin July 1, 2026. You can review the list of committees, their rosters, and their charges here, and…
Reminder: Submissions for Upcoming Library Resources & Technical Services Issue on Change Management in Technical Services Due Fri., May 1
(via Dr. Rachel Scott, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) The editors of Library Resources & Technical Services, an ALA Core Division journal, invite submissions and expressions of interest on the topic of change management in technical services. Library Resources & Technical Services publishes high-quality research, case studies, and professional communications open access at no cost to authors or readers. Library…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Implementing ORCID: Supporting NIH Systems, Compliance, and Research Workflows”–Thurs., April 23, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT (Presenters Include Northwestern’s Gutzman)
Join the MLA Scholarly Communications Caucus to explore how libraries and research offices are implementing ORCID to support NIH systems, compliance workflows, and researcher reporting. This session will cover ORCID basics, how ORCID connects with NIH systems such as eRA Commons and SciENcv, and practical strategies institutions are using to increase ORCID adoption and engagement….
Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thursday, April 16, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, Carle Foundation Hospital) Join us online Thursday, April 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. As always, there will be no agenda or recording. Share your challenges and wins! Join: here Meeting ID: 217 946 306 864 71 Passcode: kV6Ke9Mt
Registration Open for ACRL STS Government Information Committee Webinar “Search and Rescue: Preserving and Accessing Government Information in the Digital Age”–Wed., June 10, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Larayne Dallas, University of Texas at Austin) Members of the ACRL STS (Science & Technology Section) Government Information Committee invite you to attend “Search and Rescue: Preserving and Accessing Government Information in the Digital Age”. Date & Time: Wednesday, June 10, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT This webinar is scoped to appeal to both seasoned government…
Registration Open for ACRL Trend Talk on Demonstrating Library Value in Retention, Belonging, and Student Success–Wed., April 15, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Bonnie Fong, Montclair State University) The ACRL Value of Academic Libraries and New Roles and Changing Landscapes Committees are pleased to once again host a Trend Talk online Wednesday, April 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Panelists will share their successful strategies for measuring or communicating library value in campus initiatives around retention, student success, or…
HSLI Holding Webinar “Scaling Strategies for Digital Accessibility” on Mon., April 27, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Betsy Sterner, HSLI President) HSLI invites you to attend a free, one-hour virtual presentation, “Scaling Strategies for Digital Accessibility”, on Monday, April 27, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Libraries and librarians are focused on increasing the accessibility of digital content including websites, instruction materials, communications, and collections in response to recent updates in Title…
Call for Feedback: Draft of Revised ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, with Webinars Thurs., April 23, and Tues., April 28–Deadline Fri., May 8
(via ACRL) The ACRL Information Literacy Framework Review and Revision Task Force is pleased to announce that the first draft of the revised Framework is ready for feedback from the community. Feedback Opportunities There are two main options for providing feedback on the draft. You may use any or all of the opportunities available to provide feedback. …
Registration Open for All of Us Science Day–Online Wed., April 15, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
(via the event organizers) Registration is open for All of Us Science Day 2026. Please join us on Wednesday, April 15, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT. The event is free, virtual, and open to everyone. Guided by this year’s theme, “From Discovery to Impact”, Science Day will celebrate how discoveries powered by All…
Reminder: Signatures Needed for Petition to Create Special Librarians Forum Within the Illinois Library Association
(via Laura Barnes, retired) I’m working with a group of former SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois members to create a Special Librarians Forum within the Illinois Library Association. The Forum will represent the interests of information professionals who work in places like corporations, hospitals, the military, museums, law firms, advertising agencies, professional associations, private businesses, and…